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frozen account

[ˈfroʊzən əˈkaʊnt]
nounpl: frozen accounts
conta congelada
1. A bank or financial account that has been temporarily or permanently restricted from withdrawals, transfers, or other transactions by a court order, financial institution, or regulatory body
The suspect's frozen account prevented him from accessing his funds during the investigation.
A conta congelada do suspeito o impediu de acessar seus fundos durante a investigação.
2. An account that cannot be accessed due to legal proceedings, debt collection, or regulatory compliance issues
Her frozen account was released after she settled the lawsuit.
Sua conta congelada foi liberada depois que ela resolveu o processo judicial.
Synonyms
blocked accountrestricted accountsuspended accountlocked account
Antonyms
active accountunrestricted accountaccessible account

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conta congelada
Standard term used in banking and legal contexts
São Paulo
conta congelada
Commonly used in financial and legal sectors
Portugal
conta congelada
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

freeze an account
unfreeze an account
account in limbo
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